Nightfly lists his preferred picks from primetime TV and the world of entertainment.

TV Week in Review (week of 1/22/12)

Last week fewer new episodes aired compared to the week before but there were plenty enough to fill my usual lists. Again this week I'm glad to report that the majority of shows featured on my lists are available to screen free via hulu and/or their individual home sites. At different points in a given season, I notice the volume of free shows online varies and it appears the start of the new year has turned into a high point (enjoy it while it lasts).Drawing from my picks this time around NBC, FOX and TV Land are the big winners - with NBC earning a noteworthy five of my seven sitcom slots. Given the series in contention, it should surprise no one that the Cartoon Network and the Science Channel snagged the top spots in their respective sections. No network earned double placement on my Reality Shows list this entry.Some interesting stuff's happening next week but this week (starting 1/29) the only premiere I'm aware of is Nickelodeon's new series, How to Rock, debuting Saturday (2/4). Meet the star of HtR, Cymphonique Miller, in a fun 'n informative BTS video here.Now onto my favorite picks from primetime TV last week....* Warning: videos below may contain spoilers and/or mature content not suitable for all ages *

~Seal is currently offering a sticker at GetGlue promoting his new album, Soul 2. Grab it here.---------------------------------------------------------------------Trivia Question of the Week: NBC's 30 Rock featured a trailer last week for the (fake) film, Martin Luther King Day. The trailer promoted a cameo appearance of which beloved Star Wars character in the (fictional) film? [answered]

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance released a sensational Behind the Scenes featurette last week focusing on its direction and unconventional camera operating. Behold the spectacle (below) and read about it here.

Also on the subject of Marvel properties, sneak peeks at many upcoming The Avengers products appeared on the web last week, including first looks at its 3D motion poster, various toys, its line of colognes and more. Check out some The Avengers merchandise here (action figures), here (colognes) and here (quinjet and helicarrier).

If you haven't seen 'em yet, pics of detailed statuettes for Warner Bros.' The Dark Knight Rises came out last week. The statuettes reveal fascinating looks at the costumes of Batman, Catwoman and Bane. Take a closer look here.

With the 3D release of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace around the corner, different theater companies are offering promotional tie-ins to attract audiences to opening weekend. Read about the various toys and gifts for early ticket purchasers here and here; below are pics of two different ltd. edition 3D glasses (reportedly) available.

Of all new posters debuting last week - besides The Avengers 3D motion poster - the two below most interested me. Ridley Scott's Prometheus and James McTeigue's adaptation of The Raven.* Read more about the poster releases here and here.

Also making waves last week was the unveiling of a Full Capitol Couture viral site in support of The Hunger Games. Read about Capitol-born style icon and District 12 Escort, Effie Trinket, here.Thanks to MovieWeb for bringing this story (as well as most featured in this week's column) to my attention.

Thanks for joining me again for another Week in Review and, as always, I invite you to check out my music video column as well. I hope you found something worthwhile in this installment. Until next time, Have a Great Week & Happy Viewing!

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About the Author - Nightfly

A proud member of NBCUniversal's and A+E Television Networks’ Digital Media Teams, Nightfly routinely interviews producers, creators and stars of various network programs and films with a concentrated emphasis on the Syfy channel. Formally educated in Communications, Computer Science and Music, his résumé reflects more than a decade broadcasting in the fields of television and radio. With pieces routinely published at ScreenFad and Press Pass L.A., his primary areas of interest include TV, film, music, web series, comic books, fashion, pen 'n paper RPG gaming as well as various other pop-culture topics. An avid Twitter user, Nightfly supports the arts, the entertainment community, numerous charities and crowdfunding projects through his journalistic netizenship and non-partisan, multicultural-centric activism.